Product Catalogue
Kimono fabric is typically 14 inches (36cm) wide. These narrow panels are salvaged from beautiful, but partly damaged, vintage and antique kimono in order to offer you unique fabrics. These fabrics vary in condition from the very fine to degrees of imperfection.
These rolls are old stock kimono fabric rolls and are sold by the yard. The age of these vintage fabrics varies considerably and most are in fine condition.
Cotton yukata fabric is used to make casual lounging kimono and is sold by the yard from the roll. It is usually between 14-15 inches (36-38cm) in width.
This cotton fabric is taken from vintage yukata kimono. Depending on age, there may be some signs of wear.
These 28-30 inch (72-76 cm) in width pieces are usually salvaged from juban (kimono under garment). Double width pieces are usually fine wools or rayons.
These fine linings are usually taken from haori (kimono jackets) sleeves. They vary from luxurious cream silks to the colourful linings of the 30s and 40s.
Initially worn only by men, these short kimono coats became popular amongst Japanese women in the early 19th century.
Traditional full length Japanese garment. Women’s kimono vary from the formal to informal.
Men’s kimono are full length Japanese garments and are usually constructed of dark coloured wools and silks.
A heavy and elaborate kimono which is the traditional Japanese bridal costume.
A traditional kimono worn by young boys. These usually feature designs such as castles, eagles and treasure ships.
These kimono are often padded and are worn by babies up to the age of about one.
This “kimono belt” is characterised by a portion of the obi being pre-folded and stitched in half.
This type of obi is covered on both sides with a woven design.
This formal or semi-formal obi is made up of two fabrics –one on each of the front and back. The patterned fabric usually covers about 75% of the front of the obi.
These obis may be chuya obi (reversible), hanhaba obi (half width) or heko obi (for boys or men).
Pieces of obi fabric taken from a variety of less than perfect or worn obi. These are usually about 12 inches in width and of various lengths.
These packs are made up of various kimono or obi fabrics. The photograph of each pack is of the actual fabrics and not a representation of them.
These smaller pieces of vintage kimono fabric are shorter pieces of panels, collar strips, pieces of front panels and so on. They are an economical way of purchasing feature pieces and fabric for small craft projects.
Lengths for wall hangings and special projects. Many of these are heavily embroidered or are of special cultural interest.
These are inexpensive pieces of fabric that most people would throw out. They are torn, badly stained or excessively worn but still have charm and some “good” bits.
This section may contain such items as haori-himo, obi-age scarves, scarf lengths and other vintage Japanese items that do not appear in other categories.